The Chenese Lewis Show

Liris Crosse, dubbed “The “Body” and “The Naomi Campbell of Plus” is a model/actress and pioneer in the fashion industry for full-figured and African American women pushing curvy women into mainstream fashion! She has graced magazines from American Vogue, Essence, British Cosmopolitan to Vibe as well as been featured in store campaigns for Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart. Liris was named one of the “Top Ten Plus Models” in the industry by Vibe Vixen Magazine, the Huffington Post’s “Top Ten Most Popular Plus Models” and Dose.com named her one of the “Top 20 Models Destroying Traditional Beauty Standards”! Liris also made her mark in the video vixen market hailed one of the Eye Candy Models of the decade by XXL Magazine. In November 2017, Liris was named one of the two model winners of Project Runway to be featured in Marie Claire magazine, a first for plus models.

Liris is currently on the cover of the  July 2019 Sexy Summer Issue of PLUS Model Magazine and is a featured speaker at the Essence Music Festival July 5-7 in New Orleans.

Beviyan Wilson is the Founder and Director of Operations for the Curvy Alliance (formally known as Project Curve Appeal Movement), an organization dedicated to promoting, empowering and educating full-figured women to celebrate their beauty and embrace their curves while living a healthy lifestyle. She is also the creator of Curvy Girls Slay Magazine, the official magazine for the Curvy Alliance. Known as Design Queen, she is a professional web and graphic designer, with over 10 years of experience. Beviyan has a mission to help develop female entrepreneurs and to unite, empower, educate, and entertain women worldwide.

Francie Maupin, known professionally as MissDivaKurves, is a plus-size model, designer and digital influencer based in Atlanta. Francie is the Founder and CEO of the plus size fashion brand, The Diva Kurves Collection, launched in 2014, which includes the popular #swimthick swimwear. That same year she launched The Kurves Calendar, which features curvaceous plus-size models. Francie continues to set trends and inspire plus size women all over the world to love the skin that they are in. Francie’s motto: your body is yours, own it! Her annual Swim Thick Pool Party is set for August 17, 2019 in Atlanta, hosted by Fat Man Scoop!

Natasha Williams is the Executive Director of Curvy Express, a social hub that empowers curvy women to be confident in their lifestyle. She works to manifest the dreams of women through the curation of social events that focus on confidence and self-love. In 2017, Natasha founded DREAM BIG Midwest, Chicago’s first and largest plus-size fashion and beauty conference in an effort to build a community of curvy women while also promoting inclusion in the Midwest’s fashion industry. Natasha has partnered with several national companies including Lane Bryant, ELOQUII, JCPenney, Bai, Sugar Factory, Big Fig Mattress, Parfait, and many more. She was the first to collaborate with Chicago’s Macy’s on State Street on a fashion show that was exclusively for the curvy and plus-size woman. The DREAM BIG Curvy Conference & Fashion Show is August 17-18, 2019 in Chicago!

Jaclyn McCabe is a radical self-love and body positive advocate who believes beauty is a mindset, not a waistline.™ After spending too many years dreading the dressing room, she decided to create a space where plus-size women don’t need to choose between clothes that fit and clothes that are fabulous. Jaci Blue, a plus-size boutique in New Orleans, offers women like her exclusive access to bold prints, luxe fabrics and Jaclyn's signature style in sizes 12 and up. In addition to her boutique, Jaclyn created the annual Not So Skinny Dip: A Plus Size Pool Party happening June 15, 2019 in New Orleans and is adding self-love coaching to her brand in late 2019.

Jill Angie is an author, certified running coach, and personal trainer who wants to live in a world where everyone is free to feel fit and fabulous at any size. She started the Not Your Average Runner movement to show that runners come in all shapes, sizes, and speeds. Jill is featured in plus size fashion retailer Avenue’s latest “Confidence Series” Spring campaign. The campaign is currently being featured nationwide at Avenue stores and on the June 2019 cover of Queen Size Magazine.

Angela Rene' is CEO and designer of Rene' Tyler Plus Sizes 12 & Above. A trailblazer in the plus industry, she has helped pave the way for plus size brands that are now being recognized in the fashion industry. She made history as the producer of Haute Curves LA Fashion Week, the first plus size fashion show during LA Fashion Week in 2012. She made history again as the first plus size brand to show at the prestigious Art Heart's Fashion, at LA Fashion Week, in the Fall of 2016 and Spring 2018. Rene’ Tyler has been featured on AMC’s ‘Dietland’, and her designs have been worn by celebrities such as Laverne Cox, Marsha Ambrosius, and Erica Campbell. Her most recent accomplishment is the opening of her signature boutique, Rene’ Tyler Plus Sizes 12 & Above located at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Palazzo, making it the only plus size boutique on the Las Vegas Strip!

Donna Perry is the CEO of the Courageously Curvy Girls Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes a healthy lifestyle for under served girls of color by building resources and leading change initiatives in the New York area and beyond. She served as Miss New York Plus America 2015 and continues to uplift and empower plus size women with her brand, Courageously Curvy. Through workshops, motivational speaking, and empowerment apparel, Donna encourages women to embrace their curves unapologetically, love themselves unconditionally, and live their very best lives. The 2nd Annual Courageous, Curvy and Paving the Way Awards Luncheon is September 28, 2019 in Great Neck, NY.

Renee Cafaro is the U.S. editor of SLiNK Magazine, a international plus-size fashion and lifestyle magazine. Renee has spoken on many expert panels and has been featured in various outlets including InStyle, Glamour, and Elite Daily as an expert. Her goal is to inspire all women to truly love themselves no matter if they're a size 0 or a size 40. Renee believes every woman should have the opportunity to reach their full potential no matter what goal they're trying to reach. As an editor, Renee has worked closely with celebrity designers such as Christian Siriano, and models who are empowering the plus-size community.

Joy Tribble, aka “Justyn Joy”, is the founder of The Plus Strut™, the 1st 5K for plus size women in North America. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Joy is proud to call Atlanta home, for close to 17 years.   Having a robust radio career, she's worked in several markets around the country, including V103 and Mix 877, in Atlanta.  She's also performed on some of the comedy world's most prestigious stages, from the World Famous Improv, to The Punchline Comedy Club. Full of charm and quick wit, she realizes that captivating audiences is a part of her God-given talent. The Plus Strut takes place in Atlanta, May 4th.